Africa Director

• Re:wild is seeking an experienced and dedicated Africa Director to lead its work across the continent through its partnership-based model.
• About Re:wild
• Re:wild protects and restores the wild, focusing on nature as a solution to interconnected climate, biodiversity and human wellbeing crises.
• Founded by a group of conservation scientists together with Leonardo DiCaprio, Re:wild works with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, conservation organisations, governments, companies and other partners to protect and restore biodiversity around the world.

Job Summary

• Employer: Re:wild
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Conservation
• Salary: US$115,000-US$130,000
• Closing Date: 2026-10-25

Key Responsibilities

• Refine and advance Re:wild's strategy for Africa and priority sub-regions, targeting impactful, scalable and cost-effective opportunities for addressing biodiversity and climate challenges.
• Help deliver the goals and targets contained in Re:wild's 2030 strategic plan.
• Collaborate with partners and Re:wild colleagues to develop, manage and support initiatives and projects through new and existing partnerships.
• Build and support alliances among co-funders, governments, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and international and local NGOs.
• Match philanthropic investments with high-impact conservation opportunities across the region.
• Lead fundraising for Africa in collaboration with Re:wild's Philanthropy and Executive teams.
• Develop funding concepts and proposals and engage current and prospective co-funders.
• Identify opportunities to leverage additional conservation investment through government, private and innovative funding streams.
• Lead the Africa team, manage team members and recruit additional staff as required.
• Ensure team members have the resources, tools and development opportunities needed to succeed.
• Collaborate with Re:wild's thematic teams on initiatives covering areas such as species recovery, protected area management, exploration, leadership cultivation and strategic communications.
• Ensure Re:wild's work aligns appropriately with political opportunities and enabling conditions across the region.
• Provide regional expertise, guidance and introductions to Re:wild team members and other stakeholders working in or visiting Africa.

Requirements

• Commitment to and passion for Re:wild's mission, vision and values.
• An advanced degree.
• 15+ years of conservation leadership experience in Africa , including at least five years in a senior leadership position such as Country Director, Regional Director or equivalent.
• Experience managing, funding and working across diverse conservation projects, programmes and partnerships, particularly with local organisations.
• Strong commitment to collaborative and participatory approaches.
• Demonstrated successful fundraising and budget management experience.
• Experience managing effective teams and working within diverse wider teams.
• Commitment to the professional development of direct reports and empowering team members to lead their own areas of work.
• A high degree of initiative and capacity for autonomous work.
• Commitment to inclusive collaboration with colleagues at all organisational levels.
• Ability to keep Re:wild's work across Africa cohesive and well coordinated.
• Flexibility, persistence and ability to overcome obstacles and take calculated risks to achieve goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience communicating and presenting to donors, board members, colleagues and external partners.
• A high degree of cultural competency and ability to work with diverse partners.
• Ability to undertake frequent and/or extensive international travel and work across time zones.

Salary

US$115,000-US$130,000

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: rewild.org